Distance From Gassim Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, ELQ - SNA Distance

The distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 8121 miles or 13070 kilometers or 7053 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Buraidah ( Saudi Arabia ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buraidah and Santa Ana takes around 18 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gassim Airport, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 18 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ELQ - SNA

Kilometers		13070 km
Statute Miles		8121 miles
Nautical Miles		7053 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 40 minutes

Gassim Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - ELQ to SNA Flight Path

Location of Gassim Airport & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Buraidah to Santa Ana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Santa Ana, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELQ - SNA

Time difference between Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) and Santa Ana (United States) is 10 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 10 Hours behind Buraidah.

Location	Local Time
Buraidah (Saudi Arabia)	2026-09-13, 16:13:34 +03
Santa Ana (United States)	2026-09-13, 06:13:34 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gassim Airport (ELQ / OEGS) Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

Destination

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA / KSNA) Santa Ana, United States